EVANSVILLE, Ind. — As winter weather rolls in it's time to think about making the most of the cold and snow.

For many kids, that means finding the best hill in their area and jumping on a sled when school is canceled for snow. While Evansville doesn't get large amounts of snow each year, it still offers some top-notch sledding spots for the sometimes-rare wintery event.

Here are two places to choose from in the local area. Let us know where else we should add to this list. Also, what's the best thing to sled on — a sled, toboggan, garbage can lid... Leave a comment on Facebook or send an email to jeffrey.walker@courierpress.com.

1. Reitz Hill

The hill at Reitz High School has been a long-time destination for snow days.

It overlooks downtown and the Ohio River, so even if you aren't planning to jump on a sled, it could offer some nice winter-weather scenery.

2. Newburgh Lock and Dam

Headed in the opposite direction, Warrick County offers it's own well-known sledding destination.

The hill at the Newburgh Lock & Dam is plenty steep to offer a good ride down, but people should be it does lead directly to a road.

PJ Britt, 4, hops up from his sled for another trip up the hill at the Henderson Municipal Golf Course where he and his mom and dad, Lacey and Paul Britt of Henderson, took advantage of the snow day Friday.(Photo: DENNY SIMMONS / THE GLEANER)